Yokohama Harbour is reported to be demolished and likewise the Yokohama and Asano dockyard. All reports indicate: that - Yokohama is an immense mass of ruins.
A member of the staff of the "Osaka Mainichi,' who was on a visit to Tokio yesterday, has telegraphed the first detailed report from the city. He says that the Prince Regent is safe.
Count Yamamoto, the Premier, had w very narrow escape.
The newspaper offices of the "Asahi," "Siji,? "Kokumin" and "Japan Advertiser' have been destroyed.—Reuter.
PALACE FIRE NOT SERIOUS, Nakasaki, Sept. 2.
A special messenger from Tokio is hurrying to Akakura Hot Spring, where the Princess Nagako Kuni is staying, to report conditions in Tokio. Interviewed en route, the messenger stated that the Palace fire had not been serious, but that the Mitsukoshi Building, the Imperial Theatre, the Imperial University and other important buildings had been demolished. A fire is raging in Akasaka.—Reuter.
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